Aboriginal Children's Advancement Society(1967—)
For your application
The information below will assist you to fill out Part 2 of the Application for Redress.
Name of institution:
Aboriginal Children's Advancement Society
Institution type:
Other
Street:
340 Box Road
Suburb or town:
SYLVANIA
State:
NSW
Postcode:
2224
Country:
Australia
About institution
Institution included through:
Aboriginal Children's Advancement Society
Also known as:
ACAS-Kirinari
Notes:
The Aboriginal Children's Advancement Society established and managed the Kirinari hostels at Sylvania and Garden Suburb and Biala at Allambie Heights to assist Aboriginal high school students to access educational opportunities. AHL took over these responsibilities around 1977. Through the establishment of the Kirinari hostels at Sylvania (Sydney) and Garden Suburb (Newcastle) the Society has been able to assist the Aboriginal high school students access educational opportunities which have enabled them to pursue futher education or obtain employment and in doing so, contribute in a positive way to society. ACAS also conducts or supports several programs which enhance the educational and cultural aspirations of Aboriginal youth. ACAS prides itself as an organisation which practises reconciliation in action.